Whoever made a script for this video should get a raise... very informative and easy to comperhend. I bought Skoda Kodiaq with DSG transmission, and since im coming from organic 6 speed 3.0 engine, DSG is rather easy to drive. But to understand what really goes under the hood, that is another thing. Thank you for sharing this knowledge God Bless❤
@@fcpeuro I currently have a 2017 Passat Estate 2.0 TDI DSG and the gearbox was becoming increasing clunky as slow speed. Two weeks later this awful noise on idle at 850rpm at standstill. Unknowingly on removing the box, the flywheel was heavily covered in metal dust, the clutch assy was cracked and bits of metal broke off lying at the bottom of the bell housing. This car has only covered 49,956miles!
Wow, that was fantastic, really great presentation and explanation of all of the DSG transmissions in a way someone who knows very little about transmissions can understand. I'm going to watch the servicing DSG transmissions video now.
@@fcpeuro Excellent information. I am facing issue with my Skoda superb 2010 where even number gears amd reverse are not engaged. My mechanic has suggested complete transmission change. It would help if you can suggest what may be the issue. I do not believe my mechanic understands the real issue. Thank you again for this video. This helps us novices in understanding things which we have no clue about.
Now this is the coolest explanation of the DSG I have come across in a loooong time. Devoid of most ''cautionary'' or even ''whataboutism'' that accompanies conversations that accompanied DSG discourse for years!. The DSG is a clever, sophisticated gearbox that just needs the car owner to be aware of and committed to a little extra TLC! period! Otherwise, a bombshell piece of equipment!
Bought a used Mk7 R from dealership, they didn’t tell me the previous owner got a stage one tune along with tuning a lot annoying factory stuff off. That car, is the car that got me into cars.
News flash - dsgs with wet clutches also use hydraulic pressure to apply the clutches and shift gears. Modern ATs also shift extremely fast and realize complete lockup of the engine and transmission together. Also not mentioned that VW dsgs integrate the front diff with trans which shares the same fluid with gears and 2 clutches. Audi actually has clutches and hydraulic controls in a separate chamber while the front and center diffs plus gears are in their own separate compartment with different fluid.
Correct - the DL501 utilizes a divorced lubrication system, unlike the other VW/Audi transverse transaxles that share fluid for clutches, gear stacks, and differential. You're also on point with the late model ZF 8-speed being much better than older traditional automatics, so while what we're discussing here is more or less true, there is less of a performance gap than there was in years past.
I absolutely loved this video!!! You have given a Master Class on DSGs. I have driven manual transmission VWs since 1983. My first auto is my current 2015 Passat. It OK, but not inspiring… I am buying an 2023 Arteon SEL Premium 4Motion in May for my birthday. Looking forward to the DSG Transmission. I am planning on tuning the car!
love the video! Also I have a stage 1+ 2017 Gli (dsg) I took it to the dealership to get an alignment and while I was waiting I asked to drive a new gti (dsg) 2019. I didn't like the car either it just doesn't snap gears like the dsg in my car. I told that to the dealership guy and he thought I was crazy lol thank you for proving my point.
Great explanation, lots of really good information here. I like the comparison you made between the DQ250 and the DQ381. I’ve driven several 250s but when I bought my GTI with the 381, I was pretty disappointed by the shifting. I was expecting it to shift like the older ones, but with the added benefit of that 7th gear. Like you said, it was “slippy” and just didn’t have the crisp, fast shifts of the 250. It also seemed like the clutch engagement when taking off from a stop wasn’t as sharp. However, it did seem like the faster/harder I drove the car, the shifting would improve, especially in sport mode. I was just wondering if it was actually designed to work that way, or if it’s just a figment of my imagination. Can you shed any light on that? I no longer own that car, I now have a Mk6 GLI with a 6-speed manual. As much as I love driving manuals, I still miss the way a DSG drives. My wife’s Macan does have the PDK, so I suppose I can get behind the wheel of that whenever I need my “DSG fix” 😆
Did you ever tune your DQ381, I know he said tuning helps but still doesn't feel like a DQ250 but I'm wondering if you did it and what the change was like for you.
I track my 2015 S3, and I get a rough shift every once in a while. I figured it was something I was doing. Now I'm 100% sure, it's me. If I come into a corner and brake hard down shift, it's all good. If I come into a corner, brake hard down shift feather the gas and try try and down shift before another corner it's not happy. I need to get better at making sure the tcu knows what gear I want next. Also I was surprised to hear the dsg really holds up well on the track. I change my dsg fluid every 2 years with about 6 tracks days and only 12k miles. It sounds like it might be overkill. I'm pushing about 400 whp with 90k miles on her, so I want to keep the car running strong. Great video
thanks for the info, my father and I are planning on getting a new GTI, at least new to us, a 2012 4door GTI with DSG, all these tips and info are really appreciated. Our current project car was a Mk4 Gti, but we think it is time to move. take care guys and always thanks for these kind of videos
Awesome, the Mk6 DSG platform can be a lot of fun, and they look great in the 4-door. The suspension design and driving experience going from the Mk4 to the Mk6 will be a world of difference for sure.
I just got a 2016 Volkswagen golf GTI with the DSG I'm concerned about the reliability of the transmission though specifically about creepin and stop and go traffic I heard that can destroy the transmission
We like to think of ourselves as more than just a car parts store acefighterpilot! If you havent checked out some of our 3D diagrams created in house as well on our site you should! www.fcpeuro.com/page/diagram-library
I would love to hear your thoughts on the Mercedes Speedshift transmission (722.9 etc). Perhaps a discussion about fluid change intervals (is it better to change the fluid more often that the manufacturer specifies); what to watch out for when buying a second hand car; common issues with the TCU, MCT and valve body; correct fluid etc
I think the main thing you didn't point on is that the transmission itself isn't repairable in a sense. There are a few shops who have the ability or spec to replace internal components. Also the dq250 has 2 filters one internal non serviceable and one cartridge. The dq250 changed with the mk7 no longer is considered a 02E, mk7 use a 0D9 dq250, biggest difference I've notice when fully disassemble is that the temp sensor in the 02e is next to the mech unit. 0D9 is internally in the mech unit.
Excellent video, really well explained. I would also like to thank you all at FCP Euro for helping me out, Audi in the UK and Germany were out of stock of a cylinder head bolt for some warranty work on my C7 RS6, you guys had stock and sent it to me in a few days, so thank you very much for helping me. FCP Euro is a really good option, if you can’t get the part in Europe, it’s worth trying them as the shipping cost was very reasonable.
Thank you so much FCP! ‘14 Jetta TDI w/ rawtek kit and tunes for ecu and tcu. Pushing 135k miles now and noticed a hard shift yesterday full throttle. Now I know what I need to do and what to expect in the future!! Thanks agains
Superb video getting into the nitty gritty of DSG boxes' pro's and cons, just this one video could save a lot of VAG owners a lot of money, don't be duped by the wallet robbers and chancers . I've got a B8 S4 reverse gear vibe issue 'Oh it's looking like the gearbox it'll be around £1950'.. on a maybe? I don't think so, I'll update very soon, investigations are ongoing. Keep it up Nathan and FCP! What I like about Nathan's explanations is he talks normal speed, doesn't drawl all over or slow down, if you're quick thinking he's perfect.. if not then you may need to pause a few times but stay with it, I'd love to meet him but we're a few thousand miles apart. OH the DSG fart, its almost embarrassing, I'm 64 and don't need a fartbox!
Haha, yes all things do have their drawbacks. I don't mind the sound, more the "term" :D. Really appreciate the kind words! We do get out and about around the country, if you check our schedule at events.fcpeuro.com you may find something a bit closer than Connecticut. -Nathan
@@fcpeuro Hi Nathan as per your video I do like the sound when I'm caning it around a country road on my own.. in town it's a bit umm.. Anyway, an update on my vibration issue, had the engine mounts replaced and problem solved, they had both lost the fluid, both housings were cracked and one of them had lost the lower casting, a real mess and I saved at least £1800. Videos like yours are priceless so please keep up the great work for us 'real drivers' .
Been chasing a drivetrain shutter in a low mileage 2022 Audi Q55e with a 7 speed DSG. Got a little better after changing center diff fluid. Watching this excellent video I'm wondering if there are any known early failures of the dual mass flywheels, Shutter is accelerating uphill at cruising speeds.
Great video. Love the DSG but still prefer a manual(I don't want to see the manual go away). I own a totally stock 2010 GTI and a stock 2008 Jetta Wolfsburg(FSI) with DSG.
Audi TT 3.2 came exactly same time as R32, also Beetle RSI (which weren't DSG) were published in same period (you can see quickly, that these 3 were "same cars")
I really wanted a manual TDI Mk6 Golf but there wasn’t a good one around so I settled with DSG and I’m very happy with it. Very great performance for an automatic I still prefer the fun of a clutch though. My flywheel is about to need replacement though so I’m gonna add a Wavetrac LSD while I’m in there.
My DQ250 DSG box on my 2007 Passat has surpassed 230,000 miles, which for the 3C2 BMR engine it is coupled with is itself a miracle, and it still shifts very smoothly. All oil / filter services performed and about to have its 2nd Dual Mass Flywheel replacement. The 3C2s (aka B6) were the worst car Volkswagen made and many have still covered 200k miles or more. Not bad if that's their worst car!
DQ381 has advantages of MPG. But the issue is the plate. Some shops break down the DQ381 and found it is thinner than DQ500. However, they found just change the plate can make it will be much better
@@mohammadkhan8567 1:/ audi 19款s3 7速双离合%汽车 %锻造 %奥迪；ÊÊrvJikV1O9k8ÊÊ🆑zhi打汧þÕùýŀň This is a link for the video. But you need to download the Chinese App Store tiktok. Basically the explanation is same as mine. I just translated their speech
@@motivatedregardless4816 no issues, got 200bhp and 420nm torque from it, I fitted a brand new turbo prior and made sure I changed my mounts and suspension along with changing gearbox oil and engine oil and filters prior too 😄
@@andrert2178 forgot the company name for the remap, the dsg gearbox oil was from eBay: Original Zf Transmission Filter + 6L DSG 6-Gang for VAG DQ250 Incl. Hose
Absolutely fantastic discussion but that background music was eventually a right pain in the you-know-what. The editor needs to add music that is a little more soothing.
Hey just found your channel. Amazing stuff tons of info, question though, do you have a video on replacing the actual clutch or flywheel on a DSG transmission mine is having similar issues that you talked about. Thanks and can’t wait to see all of your content. 👍
Great video and much appreciated. You have mentioned the "as long as you maintain" principles....what about the poorly maintained units? What can be expected?
Thanks for this eccellent info on the dsg. You briefly touched on dual mass flywheel problems which sounds like what I am experiencing in my audi a3 1.8 tsfi. Another vid around diagnosis of this problem would be helpful to me
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. The dual-mass flywheel issue is a tough one to diagnose, often times you can go by mileage. On a TDI car they tend to live a harder life so will need service at a lower mileage - something around 120k. On a gas car it's usually closer to 200k, but it can depend. If you're not up on service doing a fluid and filter first could help with any shifting issues
Mine has a chatter sound when cold in park or on initial acceleration. Not terrible yet but I’m about to replace it. I call it an unfortunate wear item so now I’m prepared and it won’t be a problem. Could be much worse, it’s my favorite performing auto and it’s relatively cheap and reliable too.
In europe they also sold a 7speed DSG with (dry clutches) worst versions you can have, they are known for unreliability due to the clutches wearing out quickly. I sadly encounterd that and its costy thing to replace. Thats why i recommend a 6speed with wet clutches because they are way more robust.
I don't know if you have but you should do a video on how to use Manuel mode in a dsg and the differences between them, maybe what to look out for and don't do etc.
Very high quality video. I have been using the puny DQ200 dry clutch. I think its one advantage over the wet ones would be, it is comparably easy to fix. Even the wrench monkeys where I live have learned to repair one. And the spare parts are also rather abundant.
Great delivery. Even I can understand that. Have owned an S4 for a couple of years with DSG (an injury brought me to have an 'auto') and until now, not fully understood it. Absolutely love the three in one gearbox choices. As an engineer, would you agree that fuel economy, whilst not the prime reason for the purchase, would be better than a manual also? Would love to hear any comments as I am amazed at the fuel figures, unless I am going full chat (only on the track officer) Many Thanks again from the UK Be lucky.
You are wrong about the recall on the mechatronic unit. My 2008 GTI had the problem at 30k miles. The dealer "fixed" it, and VW extended the warranty to 100k miles. Unfortunately, the problem with the mechatronic unit caused excessive wear on the clutches, so at just about 100k miles, the clutches are slipping.
Shout out to the algorithms for reading my mind. Great info FCP, I just got your S-tronic service kit...I'm not a fan of the DSG farts, hopefully a tune can minimize it.
Me: Why would I spend 30 minutes watching a transmission video about the cars I love? Also me (30min later): 😳 ❤ 🙌 Thank you guys for this! Production value and info are top shelf. 🇩🇪 💪
Sir why did the previous Audi Multitronic automatic gearbox give so many problems when i for example had the Audi A4 which was so frustrating when i took the car into the Audi dealerships they had to order a replacement from Germany which took over a month to receive in the end i got rid of that car and opt for a VW T - Cross DSG ( Direct shift gearbox ) as you said VW are well known for there smooth gearbox touch wood i had no problems when i purchased my T - Cross in 2019 in South Africa? by the way your explanation was very good now i understand better!!!!
Thankyou for the information its impressive that stock DSG are capable with such abuse like track use, i thought the transmission had internal hardware upgrade. I was doing some research on A6 3.0tfsi had quiet good perfomance up to 500hp upgrade with APR kit and i found out it has DL382 code that not yet explained in the video, I wondering how good is it?
Will this be more reliable than a CVT? I recently replaced my failed Nissan Altima CVT car with a GTI DSG and I am hoping to get at least 10 years of driving.
As you said, Transmission fluid for VW DSG must be replaced by every 35~40 miles. This is most important to keep DSG life longer. But paradoxically speaking, DSG is sucks in reliability which need to be replaced the transmission fluid almost double times than torque converter. That is why many DSG owners are saying that DSG is sucks.
This is how a presentations should be done! Thank you!
our pleasure shdddd , glad you approve!
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Whoever made a script for this video should get a raise... very informative and easy to comperhend. I bought Skoda Kodiaq with DSG transmission, and since im coming from organic 6 speed 3.0 engine, DSG is rather easy to drive. But to understand what really goes under the hood, that is another thing. Thank you for sharing this knowledge God Bless❤
Happy to help Mr-Haze! Team effort on this one, but glad it paid off 🙂
The clarity, technical information and scope of the DSG is comprehensive - as the presenter speaks with confidence and knowledge. Absolutely Super.
Thank you Boris!
@@fcpeuro I currently have a 2017 Passat Estate 2.0 TDI DSG and the gearbox was becoming increasing clunky as slow speed. Two weeks later this awful noise on idle at 850rpm at standstill. Unknowingly on removing the box, the flywheel was heavily covered in metal dust, the clutch assy was cracked and bits of metal broke off lying at the bottom of the bell housing. This car has only covered 49,956miles!
Wow, that was fantastic, really great presentation and explanation of all of the DSG transmissions in a way someone who knows very little about transmissions can understand. I'm going to watch the servicing DSG transmissions video now.
Awesome, glad that you enjoyed it! Let us know if you have any questions
Great video, dsg lover
@@fcpeuro Excellent information. I am facing issue with my Skoda superb 2010 where even number gears amd reverse are not engaged. My mechanic has suggested complete transmission change.
It would help if you can suggest what may be the issue.
I do not believe my mechanic understands the real issue.
Thank you again for this video. This helps us novices in understanding things which we have no clue about.
Now this is the coolest explanation of the DSG I have come across in a loooong time. Devoid of most ''cautionary'' or even ''whataboutism'' that accompanies conversations that accompanied DSG discourse for years!. The DSG is a clever, sophisticated gearbox that just needs the car owner to be aware of and committed to a little extra TLC! period! Otherwise, a bombshell piece of equipment!
My first experience with DSG was a 2.0tdi Passat 2008. That thing was impressive and fun for +1700kg.
Bought a used Mk7 R from dealership, they didn’t tell me the previous owner got a stage one tune along with tuning a lot annoying factory stuff off. That car, is the car that got me into cars.
Driving a manual is awesome. Driving a car with a DSG will really make you look at automatic transmissions differently. Man they are fun.
News flash - dsgs with wet clutches also use hydraulic pressure to apply the clutches and shift gears. Modern ATs also shift extremely fast and realize complete lockup of the engine and transmission together. Also not mentioned that VW dsgs integrate the front diff with trans which shares the same fluid with gears and 2 clutches. Audi actually has clutches and hydraulic controls in a separate chamber while the front and center diffs plus gears are in their own separate compartment with different fluid.
Correct - the DL501 utilizes a divorced lubrication system, unlike the other VW/Audi transverse transaxles that share fluid for clutches, gear stacks, and differential. You're also on point with the late model ZF 8-speed being much better than older traditional automatics, so while what we're discussing here is more or less true, there is less of a performance gap than there was in years past.
Love my mk5 GTI DSG is awesome just had it serviced put over 200k on the car and knock on wood still shifts good
Itll stil be buttery smooth I'm sure!
Well You convinced me. I just traded in my manual GTI S for a DSG GTI Autobahn 👍
Great video and explanation.
What an excellent description of a DSG transmission with fantastic graphics.
Glad you liked it!
DSG such as dq200 and dq400e could be interesting to hear about! Great video
I absolutely loved this video!!!
You have given a Master Class on DSGs. I have driven manual transmission VWs since 1983. My first auto is my current 2015 Passat. It OK, but not inspiring… I am buying an 2023 Arteon SEL Premium 4Motion in May for my birthday. Looking forward to the DSG Transmission. I am planning on tuning the car!
Congrats man, hope you like it! Those are beautiful, make it a monster! 😤
Excellent presentation and covered the 2 points I needed well
love the video! Also I have a stage 1+ 2017 Gli (dsg) I took it to the dealership to get an alignment and while I was waiting I asked to drive a new gti (dsg) 2019. I didn't like the car either it just doesn't snap gears like the dsg in my car. I told that to the dealership guy and he thought I was crazy lol thank you for proving my point.
Great explanation, lots of really good information here. I like the comparison you made between the DQ250 and the DQ381. I’ve driven several 250s but when I bought my GTI with the 381, I was pretty disappointed by the shifting. I was expecting it to shift like the older ones, but with the added benefit of that 7th gear. Like you said, it was “slippy” and just didn’t have the crisp, fast shifts of the 250. It also seemed like the clutch engagement when taking off from a stop wasn’t as sharp. However, it did seem like the faster/harder I drove the car, the shifting would improve, especially in sport mode. I was just wondering if it was actually designed to work that way, or if it’s just a figment of my imagination. Can you shed any light on that? I no longer own that car, I now have a Mk6 GLI with a 6-speed manual. As much as I love driving manuals, I still miss the way a DSG drives. My wife’s Macan does have the PDK, so I suppose I can get behind the wheel of that whenever I need my “DSG fix” 😆
Did you ever tune your DQ381, I know he said tuning helps but still doesn't feel like a DQ250 but I'm wondering if you did it and what the change was like for you.
@@rambow70 I did not tune it
I track my 2015 S3, and I get a rough shift every once in a while. I figured it was something I was doing. Now I'm 100% sure, it's me. If I come into a corner and brake hard down shift, it's all good. If I come into a corner, brake hard down shift feather the gas and try try and down shift before another corner it's not happy. I need to get better at making sure the tcu knows what gear I want next. Also I was surprised to hear the dsg really holds up well on the track. I change my dsg fluid every 2 years with about 6 tracks days and only 12k miles. It sounds like it might be overkill. I'm pushing about 400 whp with 90k miles on her, so I want to keep the car running strong. Great video
might need a new clutch pack
Superb detailed and informative. Top man, thank you.
thanks for the info, my father and I are planning on getting a new GTI, at least new to us, a 2012 4door GTI with DSG, all these tips and info are really appreciated. Our current project car was a Mk4 Gti, but we think it is time to move. take care guys and always thanks for these kind of videos
Awesome, the Mk6 DSG platform can be a lot of fun, and they look great in the 4-door. The suspension design and driving experience going from the Mk4 to the Mk6 will be a world of difference for sure.
I just got a 2016 Volkswagen golf GTI with the DSG I'm concerned about the reliability of the transmission though specifically about creepin and stop and go traffic I heard that can destroy the transmission
This is the best explanation of DSG. Thank you.
Thank you so much I just bought a mk6 gti and I've been having lots of transmission issues with this lately so this helps a lot.
mechatronic issues most likely
WOW! Fantastic information and presentation!
I can't believe a car parts store has such incredible animations.
We like to think of ourselves as more than just a car parts store acefighterpilot! If you havent checked out some of our 3D diagrams created in house as well on our site you should! www.fcpeuro.com/page/diagram-library
@@fcpeuro You guys are definitely something special, whatever it is. Kudos to your animators and artists.
@@fcpeuro No VR6 products! 😢
Best breakdown of the dual clutch I've seen so far 👍👍
did not press forward button :) THANK YOU!
I would love to hear your thoughts on the Mercedes Speedshift transmission (722.9 etc). Perhaps a discussion about fluid change intervals (is it better to change the fluid more often that the manufacturer specifies); what to watch out for when buying a second hand car; common issues with the TCU, MCT and valve body; correct fluid etc
I think the main thing you didn't point on is that the transmission itself isn't repairable in a sense. There are a few shops who have the ability or spec to replace internal components. Also the dq250 has 2 filters one internal non serviceable and one cartridge. The dq250 changed with the mk7 no longer is considered a 02E, mk7 use a 0D9 dq250, biggest difference I've notice when fully disassemble is that the temp sensor in the 02e is next to the mech unit. 0D9 is internally in the mech unit.
Excellent video, really well explained. I would also like to thank you all at FCP Euro for helping me out, Audi in the UK and Germany were out of stock of a cylinder head bolt for some warranty work on my C7 RS6, you guys had stock and sent it to me in a few days, so thank you very much for helping me. FCP Euro is a really good option, if you can’t get the part in Europe, it’s worth trying them as the shipping cost was very reasonable.
I refer to an article called [DSG SOP 5.0] Thru it I really understand how properly to use DSG
Have a DSG GTI, miss my manual transmission almost every drive.
It surely misses you just as much.
I love the FCP videos. Great source of information on VAG cars. Please, don’t ever stop!!!
Thank you so much FCP!
‘14 Jetta TDI w/ rawtek kit and tunes for ecu and tcu. Pushing 135k miles now and noticed a hard shift yesterday full throttle. Now I know what I need to do and what to expect in the future!! Thanks agains
Superb video getting into the nitty gritty of DSG boxes' pro's and cons, just this one video could save a lot of VAG owners a lot of money, don't be duped by the wallet robbers and chancers . I've got a B8 S4 reverse gear vibe issue 'Oh it's looking like the gearbox it'll be around £1950'.. on a maybe? I don't think so, I'll update very soon, investigations are ongoing. Keep it up Nathan and FCP! What I like about Nathan's explanations is he talks normal speed, doesn't drawl all over or slow down, if you're quick thinking he's perfect.. if not then you may need to pause a few times but stay with it, I'd love to meet him but we're a few thousand miles apart. OH the DSG fart, its almost embarrassing, I'm 64 and don't need a fartbox!
Haha, yes all things do have their drawbacks. I don't mind the sound, more the "term" :D. Really appreciate the kind words! We do get out and about around the country, if you check our schedule at events.fcpeuro.com you may find something a bit closer than Connecticut. -Nathan
@@fcpeuro Hi Nathan as per your video I do like the sound when I'm caning it around a country road on my own.. in town it's a bit umm.. Anyway, an update on my vibration issue, had the engine mounts replaced and problem solved, they had both lost the fluid, both housings were cracked and one of them had lost the lower casting, a real mess and I saved at least £1800. Videos like yours are priceless so please keep up the great work for us 'real drivers' .
Been chasing a drivetrain shutter in a low mileage 2022 Audi Q55e with a 7 speed DSG. Got a little better after changing center diff fluid. Watching this excellent video I'm wondering if there are any known early failures of the dual mass flywheels, Shutter is accelerating uphill at cruising speeds.
PS: I was already a very happy FCP Euro customer this year. Now I am also a subscriber and a video junkie… 😊 🙌
This is what I call a very very good video.
Great video.6 speed DSG for the win
Thanks for all the explication! Finally some proper Info about DSG Gearbox.
Great video. Love the DSG but still prefer a manual(I don't want to see the manual go away). I own a totally stock 2010 GTI and a stock 2008 Jetta Wolfsburg(FSI) with DSG.
You are missing out, do a simple tune, it will wake the car up and make the driving experience way better
Best video so far I have watched about DSG
What an excellent and well rounded video! Thank you.
Our pleasure!
First DSG car was MK4 R32 and for dsg types you also have dq200
Audi TT 3.2 came exactly same time as R32, also Beetle RSI (which weren't DSG) were published in same period (you can see quickly, that these 3 were "same cars")
They are focused on the American market.
I really wanted a manual TDI Mk6 Golf but there wasn’t a good one around so I settled with DSG and I’m very happy with it. Very great performance for an automatic I still prefer the fun of a clutch though. My flywheel is about to need replacement though so I’m gonna add a Wavetrac LSD while I’m in there.
My DQ250 DSG box on my 2007 Passat has surpassed 230,000 miles, which for the 3C2 BMR engine it is coupled with is itself a miracle, and it still shifts very smoothly. All oil / filter services performed and about to have its 2nd Dual Mass Flywheel replacement. The 3C2s (aka B6) were the worst car Volkswagen made and many have still covered 200k miles or more. Not bad if that's their worst car!
Thanks for this video. It answered all my questions. Very clear and concise!
DQ381 has advantages of MPG. But the issue is the plate. Some shops break down the DQ381 and found it is thinner than DQ500. However, they found just change the plate can make it will be much better
have you got a video or article i can find on this
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This is a link for the video. But you need to download the Chinese App Store tiktok. Basically the explanation is same as mine. I just translated their speech
I've got the dq250, getting a remap on Wednesday, along with a tcu tune on the gearbox, audi a3 2.0 tdi 😄
How did it go? Any issues?
@@motivatedregardless4816 no issues, got 200bhp and 420nm torque from it, I fitted a brand new turbo prior and made sure I changed my mounts and suspension along with changing gearbox oil and engine oil and filters prior too 😄
@@Tuchhwhat remap service did you use? And what oil brand you here recommended?
@@andrert2178 forgot the company name for the remap, the dsg gearbox oil was from eBay: Original Zf Transmission Filter + 6L DSG 6-Gang for VAG DQ250 Incl. Hose
Absolutely fantastic discussion but that background music was eventually a right pain in the you-know-what. The editor needs to add music that is a little more soothing.
Great explanation DSG, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.
DAMN! 😳😳😳 This guy is good! The graphic! Hi I'm Pelo from SA .. nice to meet u.
Welcome, Pelo!
You are amazing man, love how you just get straight to the point. Great video guys!
Hey just found your channel. Amazing stuff tons of info, question though, do you have a video on replacing the actual clutch or flywheel on a DSG transmission mine is having similar issues that you talked about. Thanks and can’t wait to see all of your content. 👍
Great video and much appreciated. You have mentioned the "as long as you maintain" principles....what about the poorly maintained units? What can be expected?
Thanks for this eccellent info on the dsg. You briefly touched on dual mass flywheel problems which sounds like what I am experiencing in my audi a3 1.8 tsfi. Another vid around diagnosis of this problem would be helpful to me
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. The dual-mass flywheel issue is a tough one to diagnose, often times you can go by mileage. On a TDI car they tend to live a harder life so will need service at a lower mileage - something around 120k. On a gas car it's usually closer to 200k, but it can depend. If you're not up on service doing a fluid and filter first could help with any shifting issues
Mine has a chatter sound when cold in park or on initial acceleration. Not terrible yet but I’m about to replace it. I call it an unfortunate wear item so now I’m prepared and it won’t be a problem. Could be much worse, it’s my favorite performing auto and it’s relatively cheap and reliable too.
you're a master bro, Congrats & keep going!
Thanks, will do!
Very informative and well put together video! Thanks.
Thank you for a really great video! Is the process the same for the DQ500 gear type?
In europe they also sold a 7speed DSG with (dry clutches) worst versions you can have, they are known for unreliability due to the clutches wearing out quickly. I sadly encounterd that and its costy thing to replace. Thats why i recommend a 6speed with wet clutches because they are way more robust.
Super informative. Great job guys!
I'd like to put out there I was ECU stage 1 and ran a 14.8, and a TCU tune got me down to 14.5. 5280
Very useful but doesn’t make the repair bill any less horrendous for my VW DSG clutch replacement on a Tiguan 350 TSI at 100,000 km. 😮
I don't know if you have but you should do a video on how to use Manuel mode in a dsg and the differences between them, maybe what to look out for and don't do etc.
Very high quality video.
I have been using the puny DQ200 dry clutch. I think its one advantage over the wet ones would be, it is comparably easy to fix.
Even the wrench monkeys where I live have learned to repair one. And the spare parts are also rather abundant.
Excelent explanation.
Great delivery. Even I can understand that. Have owned an S4 for a couple of years with DSG (an injury brought me to have an 'auto') and until now, not fully understood it. Absolutely love the three in one gearbox choices.
As an engineer, would you agree that fuel economy, whilst not the prime reason for the purchase, would be better than a manual also?
Would love to hear any comments as I am amazed at the fuel figures, unless I am going full chat (only on the track officer)
Many Thanks again from the UK
Be lucky.
You are wrong about the recall on the mechatronic unit. My 2008 GTI had the problem at 30k miles. The dealer "fixed" it, and VW extended the warranty to 100k miles. Unfortunately, the problem with the mechatronic unit caused excessive wear on the clutches, so at just about 100k miles, the clutches are slipping.
Shout out to the algorithms for reading my mind. Great info FCP, I just got your S-tronic service kit...I'm not a fan of the DSG farts, hopefully a tune can minimize it.
Really good vid mate. Thank you
Very informative and presented very well, thank you!
now im convinced to buy the vw golf mk7 tdi 6-speed. thanks.
Great video! Would love to see a similar video on the getrag dct in the 458/SLS/Ford GT/Amg GT!
Good idea Ahmad!
Me: Why would I spend 30 minutes watching a transmission video about the cars I love?
Also me (30min later): 😳 ❤ 🙌
Thank you guys for this! Production value and info are top shelf. 🇩🇪 💪
Well I feel better about the DSG in my 13 JSW . Need to get service done asap though cause idk know if the previous owner ever did
I absolutely love my audi tts quattro with dsg great video 🤌
Good choice!
Sir why did the previous Audi Multitronic automatic gearbox give so many problems when i for example had the Audi A4 which was so frustrating when i took the car into the Audi dealerships they had to order a replacement from Germany which took over a month to receive in the end i got rid of that car and opt for a VW T - Cross DSG ( Direct shift gearbox ) as you said VW are well known for there smooth gearbox touch wood i had no problems when i purchased my T - Cross in 2019 in South Africa? by the way your explanation was very good now i understand better!!!!
Fantastic presentation. You really know your stuff bro. Thumbs uppp!
You didn't talk about Porsche with the PDK and the types of transmissions. Maybe you can do a video on that.
interesting I have a DSG 7 speed in my 2012 VW van with 288k miles , the gearbox the oil was changed 20k miles ago . touch wood still working ok.
DSG DQ200 has separate mechatronic unit and gearbox without oil change interval.
pretty fantastic video Nate! glad to see your teaching in some way or another ;-)
Great video. Thanks for sharing this information.
Thanks so much, love these videos!
Tremendous information! Muchos Gracias. X
Superb presentation!
Thankyou for the information its impressive that stock DSG are capable with such abuse like track use, i thought the transmission had internal hardware upgrade. I was doing some research on A6 3.0tfsi had quiet good perfomance up to 500hp upgrade with APR kit and i found out it has DL382 code that not yet explained in the video, I wondering how good is it?
Thanks so for your video 📹 on transmissions love it hands 👐 down!
Does using launch control on this type of transmission hurt it?
Great video! But nothing on Audi Q5 transmissions?
Will this be more reliable than a CVT? I recently replaced my failed Nissan Altima CVT car with a GTI DSG and I am hoping to get at least 10 years of driving.
Great video, but that guy driving the R8 was killing it. The car I mean
Learned a lot, nice vid team!
Very informative. Thank you!
Excellent presentation.
Wow man amazing video very informative keep it up!!!
excellent video!!!!
As you said, Transmission fluid for VW DSG must be replaced by every 35~40 miles. This is most important to keep DSG life longer.
But paradoxically speaking, DSG is sucks in reliability which need to be replaced the transmission fluid almost double times than torque converter.
That is why many DSG owners are saying that DSG is sucks.
So every day?!
Now i understand why my 7.5R does not feel as good as i thought it would... back to a Manual !
How did you get that out of this video? In which it says the DSG is far superior?
How is that transmission when crawling to bad traffic everyday in the city? Same with going up a mountain crawling because of bad traffic? Thanks!
Amazing video❤